Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Procurement Lead to join a top energy company in Houston, TX, supporting the engineering, procurement, and construction of multiple hyperscale, mission-critical data centers across the United States. This individual will lead procurement activities for assigned project packages, managing the purchase of materials, equipment, and services from order placement through delivery.
Responsibilities include administering purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers on delivery schedules and documentation, monitoring supplier performance, expediting critical materials, and providing procurement status updates to project leadership. The Procurement Lead will work closely with engineering, logistics, construction, project controls, contracts, and finance teams to ensure materials are delivered on schedule and in compliance with commercial, contractual, and quality requirements. This role also supports supplier performance evaluations, procurement audits, and project closeout activities.
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Required Skills & Experience
12-18 years of procurement experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects
Proven experience managing purchase order execution and supplier performance across multiple scopes and suppliers
Strong understanding of commercial terms, contract compliance, and supply chain management principles
Experience coordinating with engineering, logistics, project controls, and field construction teams
Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and expediting critical materials and equipment
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; OR 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in project-based construction environments
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience supporting Data Center or mission-critical facility construction projects
Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP procurement systems
Knowledge of supplier performance management, logistics coordination, and expediting processes
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.